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Diligent strengthens ethics tools with Vault’s AI compliance tech
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Diligent has acquired Vault, enhancing its GRC platform with AI-powered ethics and compliance tools to strengthen global misconduct reporting and investigations.
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More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
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Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.
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Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
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smartphones
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Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.
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AdsAdvisor introduces platform for app marketing analytics
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gaming
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digital entertainment
AdsAdvisor has launched a global marketing platform offering mobile app businesses advanced analytics and creative workflow tools to boost growth.
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Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech
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Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.
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Moloco appoints Jean-Luc Nahon to lead product for Moloco Ads
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data science
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Moloco has hired Jean-Luc Nahon, former Amazon Ads executive, as Head of Product to boost its AI-driven advertising solutions and strategic growth in 2025.
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WithU partners with Sir Mo Farah to launch global running app
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payment technologies
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visa
British fitness brand WithU teams up with Sir Mo Farah and top athletes to launch URUNN, a personalised running app set for release later this year.
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WaveMaker & AT&T launch influencer app studio for wireless MVNOs
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WaveMaker and AT&T launch an app studio enabling influencers to create bespoke mobile-first wireless businesses with embedded 5G features and rapid deployment.
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Marketers embrace privacy, with 50% of users opting into tracking
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
Global user opt-in for app tracking reaches 50%, with iOS ad spend up 26% as marketers embrace privacy-focused strategies post-Apple's ATT rollout.
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WaveMaker unveils app studio for influencer-branded MVNO apps
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WaveMaker partners with AT&T to launch a mobile app studio enabling influencers to create branded wireless apps swiftly and at scale for their followers.
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Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users
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Tinder has launched The Game Game in the UK, an AI-powered chat experience letting users practise dating skills with GPT-4o on iOS devices.
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Major brands to boost investment in loyalty programmes
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crm
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digital transformation
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A study by Apadmi reveals that 67% of major brands plan to elevate investments in digital customer loyalty programmes over the upcoming year.
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From holidays to shopping sprees: How commercial events fuel mobile app growth
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Commercial events like Valentine’s Day and Christmas boost mobile app installs and engagement across dating, entertainment and food delivery sectors.
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Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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malware
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data protection
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data privacy
New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.
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Appdome launches plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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malware
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data protection
Appdome has launched dynamic defence plugins to combat threats from the popular DeepSeek AI app, which poses serious security risks to mobile users.
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Adjoe expands into APAC with new offices & leadership
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Hamburg-based adjoe has launched new offices in Singapore and Tokyo, marking its ambitious entry into the Asia-Pacific market following a EUR €100 million funding round.
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Truecaller iPhone app update introduces new caller ID tech
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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smartphones
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data privacy
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privacy
Truecaller has unveiled a major update for its iPhone app, introducing real-time caller ID and automatic spam blocking, enhancing user privacy and experience.
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Gen Z to boost UK January sales with GBP £2.5 billion spend
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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personalisation
Gen Z consumers in the UK are set to spend GBP £2.5 billion during January sales, highlighting the need for brands to focus on personalisation and customer loyalty.
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UK language app users invest time & money but lack confidence
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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mobile apps
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market research
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speech
Research by Wall Street English reveals that UK language app users invest significant time and money yet often lack confidence in their speaking abilities.
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New Zealand digital scams cost exceed NZD $2.3 billion
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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email security
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A report reveals that digital scams cost New Zealanders over NZD $2.3 billion in 2024, with online shopping scams now the most prevalent.